uptown burst of energy

comes on about four in the morning

give me articles of reason

television

after a night of ignoring



somebody said patience

is a virture each and everybody needs

so tell me where i can find it

see me cut my hands

and watch me bleed



i'd like to ride out to the edge of a cliff

look down as the rocks float off

close my eyes and open my ears

on a cold day

your last cigarette in the rain



half of me is watching

a bitter soul in pain

what more to do than offer

one last cigarette

it's all the same



uptown burst of energy

follows you into the room tonight

i know you need to go to sleep

it's hard to say goodbye

but i just might



i'd like to ride out to the edge of a cliff

look down as the rocks float off

close your eyes and open your ears

feel the cold bright sunlight

leaning on your face

throw back your hair with the wind

everybody needs

a cup of coffee on a cold day

your last cigarette in the rain